Individuals who are battling substance addiction are not always aware of how their families are being impacted. People with an addiction are usually too caught up in their cycle of destruction to recognize the harm caused to the people around them. However, it is important to remember that the family members and loved ones of such Read More…
Addiction can be the dirty little secret in many families. Parents and adults usually don’t talk to children about addiction. It can be confusing for children who are growing up in a house where one of their parents or another adult has a substance abuse problem. It can be chaotic and frightening for the child. Read More…
The holidays are not always fun and games, it can be a challenging time for individuals living in sobriety. Family, food, work, community events and travel add up to a huge amount of stress for everybody. When addiction is factored in, management of stressful situations can feel overwhelming. Learn some positive tools to carry into Read More…
People who grow up around addiction learn how to cope with family dysfunction in many ways. Emotionally, a child who lives with a family and tries to cope alone will struggle with mental health issues until someone reaches out and offers help. Learn how mental health can be improved for children and families living in Read More…
Alcohol addiction interventions are challenging because every person will react differently when faced with the nature of addiction. The main goals of alcohol intervention are to help stop drinking and seek treatment for addiction. The outcome can go one of two ways. Either the person will enter treatment or refuse. Learn how to prepare a Read More…
Addiction is accompanied by denial, and if you’re a child in a family where an adult or adults are gripped by addiction, then you need to use your judgment to sift facts from the scenarios woven by addicts. People who are under the sway of drugs find it difficult to come to terms with their Read More…
